CARTER G. WOODSON PUBLIC CHARTER

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 345 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Carter G. Woodson Public Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter, located at 3333 N. Bond Ave. in Fresno, California, is an independent study-based charter school that serves as part of the broader Agape Corporation network. The school is designed to offer a flexible, personalized educational environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning model. By prioritizing individualized instruction, the school aims to help students who have historically struggled in conventional classroom settings, providing them with the necessary support to meet academic standards and achieve high school graduation.

The program emphasizes a curriculum that blends academic rigor with personal responsibility, catering to a diverse student body across the Fresno area. As an extension of the Agape Corporation’s mission, Carter G. Woodson focuses on fostering an environment of accountability and growth, often incorporating resources that address both the social-emotional and academic needs of its students. By operating as a public charter, it remains tuition-free and accountable to state educational requirements while maintaining the flexibility of an alternative education model to help its students succeed.

For more information, contact Carter G. Woodson Public Charter at (559) 229-3529 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.